Senior Network Automation Engineer

Job Description

Senior Automation Engineer | £650-£700p/day (Inside IR35) | West Midlands (Hybrid) | 6 months (initially) | Stakeholder management/ Comfortable with network platformsWe are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer to play a key role in a large-scale network automation programme. This is a hands on technical leadership role where you'll shape the direction of the project and deliver high quality automation solutions.This is not just a delivery role. You will be a core part of the project, influencing how automation is built and deployed, while working closely with engineers and stakeholders across the programme.Key responsibilities:Designing and developing automation using Ansible and Python in production environmentsBuilding and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support reliable and repeatable deploymentsWorking across network platforms including Cisco, Fortinet, and F5Acting as a technical lead within the team and shaping deliverySupporting training and knowledge transfer to ensure long-term capability is builtWhat we're looking for:Strong background in network automation, ideally from a network engineering foundation5+ years' experience with Ansible in production environments5+ years' experience using Python for automation and integrationExperience managing and building CI/CD pipelinesHands-on experience with Cisco, Fortinet, and F5 technologiesComfortable working directly with stakeholders and playing a visible role in the projectDesirables:Experience in regulated sectorsIf this sounds like a good fit, apply now as interviews commence imminently!Senior Automation Engineer | £650-£700p/day (Inside IR35) | West Midlands (Hybrid) | 6 months (initially) | Stakeholder management/ Comfortable with network platformsOscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.TPBN1_UKTJ